The Delta's Cursed Mate

Rejected

Reina’s POV

I sat in the chair and watched as the sun lowered in the sky. If anyone knocked, I couldn’t tell. It wasn’t until Leon softly hit the chair did I see another person that day.

He sat on the coffee table in front of me and gave me a sad smile.

“I’m sorry, I got busy with Alpha stuff.” He signed.

I waved it off.

“Reina, I think.” He stopped.

“Think what?” I signed back.

He ran his hand over his face and stood up with his back facing me. His shoulders shook softly. He was crying. I moved to stand in front of him, his face was tear streaked.

“Leon, what?” I signed.

“I think.. I think it’s time to reject each other.” He looked down at me sadly.

My breath hitched. He really was tired of me and my crazy wolf. I couldn’t blame him. I was tired of her too.

“Emerald won’t let anyone get close to you, and I can’t keep hurting my wolf. He’s slowly dying, Reina.” He signed.

I nodded. I understood. I didn’t want to be the reason his wolf died. He deserved a Luna that would give him happiness and pups. A she-wolf who’s wolf would love him in the way he deserved. I couldn’t give him that. Emerald had made it very clear she would not allow us to mate. She had even refused to mark him back.

I’m so sorry, Ginger. So sorry. He reached out to touch me but recoiled.

I wanted to sob, but I couldn’t make him feel worse about this. He had done so much for the last six months. Given us a home, and his all. It just wasn’t enough for him. I couldn’t give him anything back. Emerald wouldn’t let me.

“Can I pack?” I signed, trying to keep my hands from trembling.

“You don’t have to leave, Reina. This is your home now.” He signed back.

I shook my head. I couldn’t stay here. I couldn’t stay and watch him get a second chance mate and be happy while I had nothing. I couldn’t even remember home. I knew I had one before I just didn’t know where it was.

“No, I’m leaving.” I turned on my heel to my closet.

I found the duffel bag I had been using to take trips to see James and Brea. I looked in the closet and realized everything I owned would only remind me of him. I threw the bag on the floor in frustration and let out a long groan. It wasn’t very often I made noise. It was strange to use your vocal cords but not be able to hear the actual noise. So, I mostly stayed silent.

I could feel Leon standing in the door. I couldn’t look at him as hot tears trailed down my face. I had to do this one thing for him, and I couldn’t do it. I wanted to beg and plead for him to give me another chance, but it wouldn’t be fair of me. I had put him through a lot. It was hard to love someone who refused to love you back. I wanted to, but Emerald wouldn’t and in the end it would still only hurt his wolf.

I grabbed a few shirts and jackets, some fleece lined jeans and boots. I had a feeling I wouldn’t need them. As a rogue it would be easier if I stayed in my wolf form. I wiped the tears from my face and set the bag back down.

I nodded to Leon. I had never actually seen a rejection, so I needed him to tell me what to do.

“I, Alpha Leon Young of Golden Sun, reject you, Reina….” He furrowed his brow.

“Sampson” I finger spelled.

He heaved a sigh. Another thing he didn’t know about me. “I, Alpha Leon Young of Golden Sun, reject you Reina Sampson, rogue, as my mate and Luna.” He had been signing each word before clutching his chest and more tears fell from his eyes. “You have to accept.”

My heart felt as if it were on fire. For the first time in years, I had to use my voice and could only hope this would work and make it better. “I, Reina Sampson, accept your rejection.”

I fell to the ground clutching my chest. It felt like someone had set it on fire and was trying to pull the still burning organ through my mouth. I began to dry heave as I tried to catch my breath. I wanted to die. It would be easier than this.

After what felt like hours but was only a few minutes, I was finally able to catch my breath and stood up. Leon’s usual warm eyes were on me as he handed me an envelope and another duffel bag.

“I have set up a hotel room for you in the human town. I don’t want you running around in the forest. This is some money just something to help you get started. This is just some extra clothing…” He stared at me intently. He was trying to mind link me, but now our bond was broken. “I’ll miss you forever, Ginger.”

I nodded. I would miss him too. I doubted I was worth a second chance, but he was. He had a good heart and had been putting me above his wolf for months, and that wasn’t fair.

“I’m so sorry, Kane. I wish things could have been different.” I signed.

I felt the rumble of the growl as his wolf let me know he didn’t hate me. I did though. I hated me. I hated my wolf. I hated this.

I put the envelope inside one of the bags and turned on my heel. I walked down the stairs and could feel the eyes on me as I walked.

When I made it to the door, Kiera stopped me and handed me a set of keys. I furrowed my brows.

“You can’t wolf out in a human town. So, car.” She gave a sad smile.

I took them and smiled at her. I wanted to hug her, but Emerald was already scratching at my head. This is all she wanted. To leave.

“Call me if you ever need to, okay?”

“Take care of him, please. Tell him I’m sorry.” My hands shook so much felt impossible to sign.

She nodded.

I left the packhouse, a small black sedan was waiting for me. There was already a set of keys in the engine and the car was warm. Leon knew how cold I could get. Throwing the bags in the back seat, I got in and drove away. Tears hadn’t stopped falling as I pictured Leon’s face in my mind. I had broken my Alpha.